Police are searching for a gunman who shot a cab driver multiple times in Fort Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale Police said an unknown suspect attempted to rob a cab driver just after 5 p.m. Saturday on the 500 block of NW 14th Avenue. The suspect then shot the victim multiple times, according to police.

The cab driver was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. He is recovering from his injuries and has been upgraded to stable condition.

Detectives are still searching for the suspect who fled from the scene on foot. Police are describing the gunman as a black man who was wearing all dark clothing.

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Published at 7:01 PM EDT on Aug 2, 2014

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